Are you addicted to technology? Six questions experts use to help spot red flags
A landmark court ruling has many asking whether their own tech use should raise red flags. Clinicians in the field suggest asking yourself a few brutally honest questions.
MTR Corp’s use of CRRC technology can act as ‘showcase’ for rest of the world
The deployment of mainland China-made rail equipment and technologies by Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation can provide a “showcase” for their applications overseas, a top representative of manufacturing giant CRRC has said. Jin Guozhong, chief engineer of the CRRC Qishuyan Institute, the Chinese state-own...
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak admits he’s ‘disappointed a lot’ by AI and hardly uses it: ‘They just sound too dry and too perfect’
“I really have disconnected from the technology quite a bit,” Wozniak said in a recent CNN interview.
The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield
Warfare is changing dramatically as demonstrated by Iran and Ukraine, where large salvos of cheap drones have overwhelmed traditional defenses.
US court rules against Pentagon in killer AI dispute
A US judge has blocked the Pentagon’s contract ban with Anthropic after the AI company refused to allow military use of its technology Read Full Article at RT.com
Number of AI chatbots ignoring human instructions increasing, study says
Exclusive: Research finds sharp rise in models evading safeguards and destroying emails without permissionAI models that lie and cheat appear to be growing in number with reports of deceptive scheming surging in the last six months, a study into the technology has found.AI chatbots and agents disreg...
Wikipedia bans editors from using AI to generate article content
As artificial intelligence advances into the editorial and media landscapes, websites are working to establish rules for its use. This week, Wikipedia prohibited the use of AI-generated text by its editors, though it stopped short of completely banning the technology from its editorial processes. In...
Loomer: Zuckerberg addition to tech council ‘slap in the face to MAGA’
Conservative activist Laura Loomer on Wednesday said Mark Zuckerberg’s appointment to the inaugural President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is a “slap in the face” to MAGA.  “We went from Zuckerberg for Prison to Zuckerberg now being appointed to President Trump’s White...
Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029
Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon be obsolete Banks, governments and technology providers need to be prepared for quantum computer hackers capable of breaking most existing encryption systems by 2029, Google has warned.The tech company...
China’s Pony AI to launch robotaxi service in Europe with Uber, local start-up
Chinese self-driving technology firm Pony AI plans to launch robotaxi services with partners Uber Technologies and Verne in Zagreb, Croatia, spearheading commercialisation of autonomous cabs in Europe amid an accelerated go-global drive. The three companies aimed to operate a fleet of thousands of r...
China’s lidar giants pivot to robotics as Jensen Huang praises Chinese supply chain
China’s two biggest makers of lidar sensors for cars, Hesai Group and RoboSense Technology, have ramped up investments in robotics products as the country consolidates its leading position in building a global supply chain for the fast-growing sector. Shanghai-based Hesai, the world’s largest produc...
Nvidia CEO warns 'You should know that you will lose your job to AI if your job is …'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang foresees AI significantly impacting task-based jobs, urging individuals to embrace AI for automation. He advises graduates to become AI experts, emphasizing that jobs will evolve, not vanish, as technology advances. Huang highlights that roles requiring human judgment, like...
Why China’s humanoid robots are still waiting for their ‘ChatGPT moment’
A “ChatGPT moment” for China’s humanoid robots – the tipping point at which the technology becomes widely usable – remains years away as persistent challenges in adapting to new tasks and training efficiency continue to hold back the industry, leading experts said on Wednesday at the Boao Forum for...
Breaking down the verdict in the landmark social media addiction trial
In a landmark social media trial, Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating products that led to addictive behavior. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Watch: Humanoid robot walks alongside first lady Melania Trump at White House
Melania Trump hosted an AI-powered humanoid robot at the White House on Wednesday as part of a children's technology summit. The first lady delivered remarks on her mission "to empower children through technology and education."
Semicon China: AI, advanced packaging set to drive country’s chip industry growth
Agentic artificial intelligence and advanced packaging technology will be key growth drivers for China’s chip industry in coming years, as the country is expected to increase its share of chipmaking capacity to nearly half of the world’s total by 2028. According to data revealed at Semicon China, th...
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is not impressed with AI, says it may not replace humans
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak expressed skepticism about AI's ability to replace humans, emphasizing its lack of emotions, understanding, and real-life experience. He believes true human intelligence, with its nuances and empathy, is far from being replicated by current technology. Wozniak highlig...
Shenzhen eyes ‘leapfrog’ gains in AI server supply chain under self-reliance push
Shenzhen – southern China’s technology powerhouse – has launched an ambitious three-year action plan to build itself into a hub for intelligent computing clusters by advancing key areas such as semiconductors, storage and AI servers. The city aimed to see a “leapfrog” increase in the production capa...
Europe’s Tech Exodus Drained $1.4 Trillion in Value, Study Shows
European technology companies with a combined value of €1.2 trillion ($1.4 trillion) have debuted on overseas exchanges or ended up in the hands of foreign buyers over the last decade, a study found.
Meta announces stock options to its key leaders, company adds payout terms & conditions
Meta is reportedly granting stock options to key leaders, including its CFO and technology chief, to retain talent amidst growing pressure in the AI race. This incentive plan aims to align executive compensation with significant future success over a five-year timeline, as the company faces high-lev...